CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $129 (701%)
Insurance Median: $28 (152%)
Cash: $129 (701% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (152% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $22 92%
Aetna $19 - $66 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $33 103%
Humana $19 103%
Amerigroup $20 109%
Molina $20 109%
Kaiser $28 152%
Community Health Plan $29 158%
Coordinated Care $34 185%
Cigna $36 196%
Providence Health Plan $43 234%
First Choice $84 - $85 457%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals